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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Feb 2011, 11:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,516
Posted By tropicalfridge

Only way to make sure if you are concerned is...

Only way to make sure if you are concerned is stick to the 'traditional route,' least you know where you stand with the the CPL/IR.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Nov 2009, 18:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,645
Posted By tropicalfridge

You can't get sign offs once someone has sent...

You can't get sign offs once someone has sent their docs off for licence issue as they have already met the requirements of the licence. Getting the solos is a pain, and you will have many more than...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Nov 2009, 16:20
Replies: 14
Views: 5,098
Posted By tropicalfridge

The self improvers route will, I think always...

The self improvers route will, I think always exist, however if the MPL becomes established you will see a signifcant reduction in good Multi/IR instructor jobs as the large integrated schools switch...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Nov 2009, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 5,098
Posted By tropicalfridge

CPL/IR instructors are probably feeling the pinch...

CPL/IR instructors are probably feeling the pinch just now as the health of the airline industry generally dictates how much business they have, could be why no one has responded yet.

So, I'm...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Nov 2009, 10:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By tropicalfridge

It wasn't easy for me an any point. Takes about...

It wasn't easy for me an any point. Takes about 2 months fulltime, but don't add a completion deadline to your list of stresses, so give yourself 3 months.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Nov 2009, 10:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By tropicalfridge

I think RANT is great but too expensive. Instead...

I think RANT is great but too expensive. Instead I bought an older version of Flight Sim, like 2004 for £15 which runs well on any modern PC. If you put it on autopilot you can practice all the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2009, 19:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,036
Posted By tropicalfridge

You should take it

You should take it
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Oct 2009, 16:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,069
Posted By tropicalfridge

Is your school still looking for FIs, or are they...

Is your school still looking for FIs, or are they planning a bonfire for the mountain of CVs they get each month? Am wondering if there are any signs of an improvement in the market yet?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Oct 2009, 15:11
Replies: 10
Views: 3,069
Posted By tropicalfridge

FI course a waste of time now?

Well, its been a year or so now since the industry went belly up, FTN have discussed the abrupt change in demand for instructors and many people I know have been unable to find much more than casual...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Oct 2009, 14:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,842
Posted By tropicalfridge

The question you should really be asking is, with...

The question you should really be asking is, with no chance of a job on completion, should I start flight training now?

The answer is no.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Oct 2009, 21:47
Replies: 18
Views: 5,681
Posted By tropicalfridge

There Are No Instructor Jobs

Its been reported in this forum for quite a while now, and its getting worse by the minuite as people continue to come off instructor courses then find there are no jobs. Best not do it for now, its...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2009, 09:00
Replies: 38
Views: 6,387
Posted By tropicalfridge

Noting your location, I must say that from my...

Noting your location, I must say that from my experience its a false economy to do your PPL abroad. I did my PPL in SA originally about 10 years ago, and while I had a great time, the short comings...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2009, 15:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,354
Posted By tropicalfridge

No, its not worth it.

No, its not worth it.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2009, 14:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By tropicalfridge

I would search the Maun threads If I were you, as...

I would search the Maun threads If I were you, as ever in this climate, people have already thought of this and you may face stiff competition once you get there. Last I heard there were no...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Aug 2009, 11:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By tropicalfridge

I very much doubt it or there would be many doing...

I very much doubt it or there would be many doing that. The training provider has to be CAA registered which comes with a lot of paperwork and approvals.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2009, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,552
Posted By tropicalfridge

Well, there's nothing positive to talk about just...

Well, there's nothing positive to talk about just now so may as well moan until it all gets better. Then find something else to moan about!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Aug 2009, 18:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,552
Posted By tropicalfridge

Ask how many hrs these new guys are getting, it...

Ask how many hrs these new guys are getting, it will be next to nothing with no retainer and likely to be layed off completely in the Autumn? Yes there will always be people you hear of who get...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Aug 2009, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,552
Posted By tropicalfridge

The last post is incorrect. There are no FI jobs...

The last post is incorrect. There are no FI jobs at the moment, and comments like that prompt people already in debt to waste another £7k. Proof? Well, FTN last month (front page) detailed the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2009, 17:55
Replies: 20
Views: 3,591
Posted By tropicalfridge

Thats probably true when the job market was good,...

Thats probably true when the job market was good, but now and for the next few years until the good times are back any training outwith the UK will be looked on poorly when applying for a job in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jul 2009, 19:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,508
Posted By tropicalfridge

I would be very careful about doing the FI course...

I would be very careful about doing the FI course abroad. You are very lucky to have found a place still recruiting, will this still be the case by the end of your course? I doubt it! And with all...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2009, 09:24
Replies: 70
Views: 9,271
Posted By tropicalfridge

When supply outstrips demand for jobs should the...

When supply outstrips demand for jobs should the experienced guy (which I'm not) tell it how it is at risk of sounding like they are trying to scare off the newguys, afterall we are all competing for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2009, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
Posted By tropicalfridge

It has been raised before if you use the search...

It has been raised before if you use the search above.

To be paid you need a CPL, an FI rating and the CPL theory exams. You can work without pay on a PPL with CPL theory & an FI rating.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jul 2009, 08:50
Replies: 26
Views: 4,701
Posted By tropicalfridge

Does no one listen?

:ugh:Yet another example of a new pilot not listening to the advice. There is gross national surplus of CPL qualified instructors, there are no jobs, every decent FI course in the country is backed...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Jul 2009, 20:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,112
Posted By tropicalfridge

I don't know why people are still doing FI...

I don't know why people are still doing FI courses when it has been clear for many months that there are no jobs, even FTN magazine details the current surplus of CPL qualified FIs. :ugh:

All the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2009, 20:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,305
Posted By tropicalfridge

If you want to work in the US, do it in Florida. ...

If you want to work in the US, do it in Florida. If you want to work in Europe do it in Scotland. I know the Florida schools can award JAA licences.

If your short term aim is to instruct, then...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jun 2009, 11:56
Replies: 26
Views: 4,701
Posted By tropicalfridge

According to FTN this month, there are now a...

According to FTN this month, there are now a surplus of CPL qualified instructors for the first time in a long time, this means very poor job prospects for new instructors. Best advice is don't...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jun 2009, 09:57
Replies: 22
Views: 3,508
Posted By tropicalfridge

FTN this month, its front page story details the...

FTN this month, its front page story details the current surplus of CPL qualified Flight Instructors. Don't waste £7k on the rating at the moment, re-new your IR on the sim if you can. Surely if...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th May 2009, 19:14
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By tropicalfridge

Try calling the flying schools up there. There...

Try calling the flying schools up there. There is the Moray flying club at Kinloss, and whatever is in place at Inverness these days following the recent issues. They will have a pool of examiners...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th May 2009, 18:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By tropicalfridge

If you can afford it go to a UK school like...

If you can afford it go to a UK school like Bristol, Bournemouth or Stapleford. If you can't, visit some of the Spanish schools and pick the one that seems best, you have a positive recommendation...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2009, 07:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By tropicalfridge

Agree with most of your points. It is still an...

Agree with most of your points. It is still an elistist industry, and the types entering it are generally:
1. Ex Military
2. Funded by rich family
3. Late 20s/early 30s who worked and saved...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2009, 06:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,846
Posted By tropicalfridge

Not wishing to burst the bubble or to patronise,...

Not wishing to burst the bubble or to patronise, but have you seen the job market at the moment? That should be your pre CPL concern, even instructor courses are backlogged for months throughout the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2009, 06:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By tropicalfridge

I think its the aviation authority that make the...

I think its the aviation authority that make the general standard of schools in a country. In the UK you know that the CAA are largely on top of their commercial schools, so while some are better...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2009, 08:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By tropicalfridge

When I went through training I really wanted to...

When I went through training I really wanted to do it in Spain, not only because it was cheaper and still JAA, but just to live there for a few months. It came to the point that I was warned off by...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th May 2009, 18:47
Replies: 13
Views: 1,658
Posted By tropicalfridge

Well fella, if you are disillusioned with the...

Well fella, if you are disillusioned with the training, wait until you finish it and start looking for a job!

There are plenty of schools around, so if they aren't meeting your expectations find...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th May 2009, 18:29
Replies: 23
Views: 3,384
Posted By tropicalfridge

I think we'll all watch the EASA rules with...

I think we'll all watch the EASA rules with interest as they develop, the PPL/FI pay thing is a different issue. Under the current rules and circumstances, FI jobs in the UK are pretty hard to come...
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